2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 49
Latest campaign: Jun 2, 2015

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Jun 2, 2015	15V337000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 2, 2015Latest campaign


Jun 2, 201515V337000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V337000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit, one or more of the internal valves may seize. In a braking event that uses the ABS, a seized valve would increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking ability. Risk A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush and clean the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid, free of charge. If the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the ABS unit will be replaced. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-004. Filed under Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder Campaign NHTSA 15V337000 · Jun 2, 2015

Jun 2, 201515V337000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V337000

What's wrong: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit, one or more of the internal valves may seize. In a braking event that uses the ABS, a seized valve would increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking ability.
Risk: A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush and clean the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid, free of charge. If the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the ABS unit will be replaced. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-004.
Filed under: Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder
Campaign: NHTSA 15V337000 · Jun 2, 2015

Merged from NHTSA model names: Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component49

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

49Complaints filed

8Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Service brakes	34	69	6	1
Air bags	8	16	3	5
Structure	6	12	0	0
Hydraulic	2	4	1	0
Seat belts	2	4	1	4
Power train	1	2	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Eclipse Hatchback, Eclipse Spyder.

Latest reports

Service brakes
“Decemebr 23, 2018 I was involved in an accident on a freeway, where all the traffic suddenly came to a stop from 50 mph.”
Filed 12/27/2018 · ODI 11163673
Service brakes
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 20 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard an abnormal crunching noise. In addition, the abs warning indicator illuminated.”
Filed 11/28/2018 · ODI 11154625
Structure
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the dashboard warped prematurely. The failure was located in the area of the front passenger side air bag.”
Filed 02/03/2017 · ODI 10949254

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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse recall questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recent, 15V337000 (reported June 2, 2015), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 34 complaints out of 49 filed with NHTSA (69%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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